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The Medical Association of the State of Alabama exists to serve, lead and unite physicians in promoting the highest quality of health care for the people of Alabama through advocacy, information and education.
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MASA President

Jorge Alsip, MD of Mobile accepts the oath of office as president of MASA from his wife, Kathy, during MASA's presidential inauguration on April 17.  Dr. Alsip will serve as president for 2009-2010.

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MASA president outlines HSR concerns, priorities

MASA President Jorge Alsip, MD, (right) and representatives from the hospital association and community health centers discuss healthcare system reform at Congressman Bobby Bright's  Healthcare Summit  May 28 in Dothan. (Photo courtesy of www.rickeystokesnews.com.)

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Sen. Sessions meets with Alabama physicians

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, after meeting at length with Alabama physicians in Washington, told the Senate Budget Committee that Congress needs to do a better job of addressing shortfalls in Medicare and Medicaid.

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